$10,999
Tucson, Arizona
Category
Touring Motorcycles
Engine
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Posted Over 1 Month
2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager, 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Built for the touring rider who has to have it all and look good having it Flagship of the Vulcan 1700 family, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager and Voyager ABS come equipped with everything the serious touring rider needs to pile on the miles in comfort and style: a large frame-mounted fairing, amazing storage capacity, a sculpted touring seat, electronic cruise control, a premium sound system and a powerful long-stroke 1700cc, liquid-cooled, 52° V-Twin engine. For 2010, the Vulcan Voyager is cutting-edge, it is headlined by a new, second-generation version of the Kawasaki Advanced Coactive Braking Technology (K-ACT) system. Available on the ABS-equipped Voyager, K-ACT uses advanced electronics to translate the rider s braking inputs into both the front lever and rear pedal into smooth, balanced deceleration and maximum stopping performance. Basically, the front lever also activates the rear brake, and the rear pedal also engages the right front caliper: K-ACT sees to it that that happens seamlessly and efficiently, and the new, second-generation system uses the same smaller, lighter ABS unit and the faster, higher-spec brake ECU found on the Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS motorcycle for even smoother, more precise operation. (Unlike the Concours 14 ABS, however, only a single K-ACT mode is available.) K-ACT s coactive function does not engage when braking is initiated at speeds below 12 mph, and the ABS function is automatically disengaged at speeds below four mph. Yet more unique technology is found in Kawasaki s fully electronic throttle valve system. Working with the rest of the fuel injection system, the electronic throttle valve enhances the engine s response without detracting from its distinctive V-twin feel. It also helps the ECU deliver ultra-precise metering of intake airflow and more-accurate idle speed control. The system utilizes an Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) and a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Both units feed data to the ECU, which adjusts the throttle plates to tailor intake airflow accordingly. The system offers natural throttle feel, because the APS is activated by a throttle body pulley that s connected by cables to the throttle grip. This is no V-twin from yesteryear. The Voyager s 1700cc engine revs right up, thanks to overhead cams. And its fuel injection system, like those in use on Kawasaki s Ninja® 650R and Vulcan 900 motorcycles, utilizes one sensor in place of the usual three for less complexity and weight. Besides the obvious FI advantages like automatic altitude adjustments, the system also permits easy hands-off warm-up and idle speed control. The Voyager s FI and exhaust are tuned to deliver peak torque and horsepower at higher rpm than the Classic models ideal for an open road tourer. Additional touring functionality is provided by it
